Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe 50 SportfisherbyMIKELSONis a versatilemotor yachtwithin themotor-yacht classsegment, built on afiberglass or plastic hullplatform. Represented by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales for discerning buyers and sellers.
Selecting a 50 Sportfisher
Choose the 50 Sportfisherif you value straightforward capability and balance in a 50-foot package: twin Caterpillar inboard diesels, generous fuel and water capacities, and two heads for practical cruising and fishing programs. Its 16-foot beam delivers notable volume, while the construction aligns with thefiberglass or plastic hull categorystandard many owners prefer for serviceability.
Features of the Model
- Dimensions optimized for serious outings: 50 ft (15.24 m) LOA, 16 ft (5.16 m) beam, and 12.85 ft (3.9166 m) max draft
- Twin Caterpillar inboard engines running on diesel for dependable propulsion
- Substantial fuel capacity of 1,000 gal and freshwater capacity of 250 gal
- Two heads to support extended time aboard
- Fiberglass deck construction and a hull aligned with the fiberglass or plastic standard
Technical Specifications
- Builder: MIKELSON
- Model: 50 Sportfisher
- Classification: motor yacht/motor-yacht class
- Hull: fiberglass or plastic
- LOA: 50 ft (15.24 m)
- Beam: 16 ft (5.16 m)
- Max Draft: 12.85 ft (3.9166 m)
- Engines: 2 x Caterpillar
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Fuel Capacity: 1,000 gal
- Water Capacity: 250 gal
- Heads: 2
- Deck Material: Fiberglass
Pricing and Ordering
For availability, detailed pricing, and to arrange inspection of the 50 Sportfisher, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate showings, documentation, and transaction support tailored to your needs.
Questions and Answers
Q: What type of yacht is the 50 Sportfisher? A: It is amotor yachtin themotor-yacht classsegment with afiberglass or plastic hullconstruction approach.
Q: What are the key dimensions of the 50 Sportfisher? A: The yacht’sdimensionsare 50 ft (15.24 m) LOA, 16 ft (5.16 m) beam, and 12.85 ft (3.9166 m) max draft.
Q: What powers the 50 Sportfisher? A: Propulsion comes fromtwo Caterpillarinboarddieselengines.
Q: What are the onboard capacities? A: The fuel capacityis 1,000 gal and thewater capacityis 250 gal.
Q: How do I purchase or list a 50 Sportfisher? A: Reach out toAndrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesfor guidance onpricing,viewings, and next steps.
Owner Experience Review
Owners run the 50 SportfisherfromMIKELSONfor long-range offshore sportfishing and tournaments on the West Coast, as well as family cruising and multi-day passages, weekend coastal trips, and charter-style runs to places like Cabo. On the water the boat feels solid in head-sea chop, with a low center of gravity contributing to a stable ride and a very steady cockpit on the 16'8" beam. It comes on plane around 2,100 rpm and is most comfortable near 2,600 rpm at roughly 22–23 knots; sea-trial figures also show about 22.5 knots at 2,700 rpm and 25.6 knots at 3,000 rpm. Handling is notably nimble and vibration-free when backing down, and the boat will spin in a bit more than one length, which anglers appreciate.
Living aboard is straightforward: the huge salon (benefiting from nearly 17 feet of beam) and aft galley offer real storage and counter space for extended trips, with a forward master stateroom (centerline queen and private head) and a guest cabin whose Pullman berth suits adults. The large, full-beam flybridge adds a circular dinette and room for modern electronics with easy tower access, while the West-Coast cockpit provides large baitwells and transom arrangements; fishbox capacity can be tailored on semi-custom builds. Owners do call out practical service points—V-drive engines under the cockpit are accessed via a centerline day-hatch plus two large 12-V hatches that open up the engine room—alongside typical semi-custom complexity from add-on systems like a watermaker, genset, Seakeeper, and fuel manifold. There are also reports of intermittent shutdowns on the Onan 13.5 kW generator with Code 36, and powertrain specifications have varied over the years, so buyers tend to review each boat’s equipment and service history carefully.
Pros and Cons
- Solid, stable ride in head-sea chop with a low center of gravity and a very steady cockpit platform.
- Nimble handling with vibration-free backing down and the ability to spin in slightly more than one boat length.
- Huge salon with an aft galley, adult-capable guest Pullman, and a large full-beam flybridge suited to extended cruising.
- Some owners report intermittent shutdowns on the Onan 13.5 kW generator with Code 36.
- Semi-custom builds with added systems (watermaker, genset, Seakeeper, large fuel manifold) increase maintenance complexity.
- West-Coast cockpit layout and bait/fish arrangements may require customizing fishbox capacity to match preferences.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Sportfisher | 50' 0" (15.24 m) | 16' 0" (5.16 m) | 12' 10" (3.92 m) | - | - |
| 43 Sportfisher | 43' 0" (13.11 m) | 15' 0" (4.78 m) | 11' 6" (3.50 m) | - | - |
| Maverick | 45' 0" (13.72 m) | 15' 0" (4.83 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | 25 kn / 30 kn | - |
| M43 Zeus | 48' 0" (14.83 m) | 15' 0" (4.83 m) | 10' 8" (3.25 m) | - | - |
| 45 Gen III Sportfisher | 46' 0" (14.02 m) | 15' 0" (4.83 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |
| M43 Sportfisher | 48' 0" (14.83 m) | 15' 0" (4.83 m) | 11' 6" (3.50 m) | - | - |
| 50 Generation II Sportfisher | 50' 0" (15.24 m) | 16' 0" (4.88 m) | 12' 7" (3.83 m) | - | - |
| 59 Nomad LRCSF | 59' 0" (17.98 m) | 18' 0" (5.72 m) | - | - | - |
| M64 Sportfisherman | 64' 0" (19.51 m) | 20' 0" (6.10 m) | 16' 5" (5 m) | - | - |
| Nomad | 59' 0" (17.98 m) | 18' 0" (5.49 m) | 16' 5" (5 m) | - | - |
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